A train from Steamtown was originally scheduled to arrive at the event and bring a re-enactor's group to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, but the government shutdown of the National Park Service site has canceled that part of the event.

But that doesn't cancel the fun.

The festival will have local school choruses performing, vendors of all kinds and activities for the kids by Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation.

"We'll be there to provide the recreation aspect of the festival. We will have different kids' activities. You can buy a pumpkin for a dollar, and we'll have paint so you can paint it right there. We'll also have face painting and potato sack races," said Josh Leap, recreation associate at Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation. "Our biggest highlight of the day is making our own apple cider and giving out free samples. It's very neat, and it seems to be a big hit every year."

For a $5 donation, people will be able to build their own scarecrow to take home and decorate their house for the fall season.

"The donation goes to the Dansbury Depot Restoration fund," said Sue Randall, East Stroudsburg downtown manager. "You can build your own scarecrow and take it with you, and all supplies are provided."

Tours of the switch tower and the train station in its rehabilitative state will also be available throughout the day.

"The restoration of Dansbury Depot is starting to take off. It's painted, and the kitchen cabinets and plumbing are just about in," Randall said. "The final steps are the floors. Then it will be ready."

Monroe County Cruisers Car Club will have classic cars on display, and there will be food vendors in the park.

"We are encouraging people to visit our downtown and go to the restaurants," Randall said. "We had beautiful weather last year and lots of foot traffic downtown, so we are hoping for the same this year."

Leap said it's the perfect time of year to get outside and enjoy a community day with the whole family.

"It's a perfect season to bring the community together and get outside," Leap said. "Hopefully it will be a beautiful weekend. It's a nice family event at one of Stroud Region's parks."